Strategic Business Manager

ZaPOP; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing solutions provider is seeking a Strategic Business Officer based in Durbanville, South Africa. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, implementing business strategies, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. Candidates should have a degree in Marketing or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience. This is a full-time position that offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Administration, Business or Marketing.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Design, implement, and track business strategies and growth goals.
• Streamline and continuously improve processes.

Skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Analytical and strategic thinking

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Creative problem-solving skills

Organisational agility and resilience

Education

Degree in Marketing, Brand Strategy, Communication or Media

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Strategic Business Officer

Based in Durbanville, CPT

About us

At ZaPOP we believe in inspiring meaningful connections, and it is our goal to attract top talent that shares in our mission, to expand and evolve every personal or business brand they interact with. Being a trend setter for more than 10 years, we’ve made it our core business to understand how shoppers interact at the point of purchase. We specialise in the in‑store marketing arena, we’ve developed a unique and extensive range of innovative in‑store solutions, each of these is designed to move brands off the shelves and into the homes of consumers.

We at ZaPOP are all about the meaningful customer experience, telling a story, inspired solutions and partnering for the long haul.

About the Position

The Strategic Business Officer plays a pivotal support role in driving the business unit’s growth and operational excellence. Working closely with the Manager or Business Unit Lead, this role assists in developing and implementing strategies, optimising processes, managing key operational functions, and executing ad‑hoc projects.

You will be instrumental in ensuring efficiency, fostering team development, and contributing to the achievement of strategic and financial goals.

Ultimately, your contribution will help the company grow, operate efficiently, and deliver sustained value.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Contribute to designing, implementing, and tracking business strategies and growth goals.
• Ensure processes are streamlined, effective, and continuously improved.
• Implement and monitor new operational processes or systems as needed.
• Provide input and solutions to operational or team challenges.
• Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and innovation.
• Assist in evaluating operations and financial performance to identify improvement areas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Contribute to enhancing the overall customer service experience.
• Drive or support process improvement initiatives and ad‑hoc projects.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to self‑development and growth.

Skills & Attributes

• Self‑motivated and proactive
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Creative problem‑solving skills
• Organisational agility and resilience

Requirements

• Senior Matric Certificate
• Degree in Marketing, Brand Strategy, Communication or Media
• 5 Years’ experience in Administration, Business or Marketing
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
• Excellent time management and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficient in MS Office
• Proven ability to develop and implement business strategies and initiatives

How to Apply

If this position sounds like the right challenge for you, please email us your CV with the subject line – ‘SBM2025’ to [e-mail].

If you haven’t heard back within two weeks, unfortunately, your application wasn’t successful this time. By applying, you consent to ZaPOP (Pty) Ltd processing your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for recruitment purposes only.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Advertising Services